Since 1964 Chicago’s IDES OF MARCH has thrilled audiences with their mix of rocking guitars, brilliant brass, and heartfelt vocals. Powered by the unforgettable songs of Grammy-Winner Jim Peterik, their music has become an evergreen feature on radio stations everywhere, in movie soundtracks, and national advertising campaigns. Their live shows are legendary for their energy...
Top Of The World is The World’s Premiere Tribute to The Carpenters! Fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, her Karen Carpenter vocal resemblance is absolutely astonishing. She is backed by a seven piece band consisting of top-notch, professional industry musicians who have had amazing careers in their own right. The band members are all multi-instrumentalists and...
Join us for our FIRST Pizza with Santa in Des Pizza, located inside the Des Plaines Theatre! NOON and 1:00PM $17.50 (ages 3 and up) A visit with Santa – photos encouraged All you can eat pizza Soda Popcorn * There are 2 sessions – You are viewing the session that begins at noon.
A tribute to Trans Siberian Orchestra and Classic Rock Holiday Experience. A visual and audio experience second to none. A 10 piece orchestra with a choir to back that up. Lights, Lasers, Snow, and much more. A show for the entire family, which has turned into a holiday tradition for all.
Charise Pisani is a sophomore at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth,Texas, working towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre, with an Acting Emphasis! Charise will be showcasing a variety of musical numbers, with special guest artists including Art Rento, Xander Wolf, and many more! They hope to bring joy and holiday spirit to...
Ronnie B. Elvis – Tribute Artist of the Year, Josie Music Awards 2020 & 2021 winner and 2022 nominee, singing your Elvis hits and holiday favorites! This is one holiday show you won’t want to miss! Tickets are just $15! Listen to the incredible lineup that will be backing up Ronnie B Elvis…Jeff Rutter’s “Scramble...
Performers like James Libera are trained to uphold a high standard. From the start, he’s applied his 25 years of stage performing experience to building and maintaining solid relationships in the industry. With 17 years of opera vocal coaching and training, James has a rare ability to perform difficult pieces of music from all genres from...
Join us for our FIRST Pizza with the Easter Bunny in Des Pizza, located inside the Des Plaines Theatre! 12:00PM to 2:00PM $17.50 (ages 3 and up) A visit with the Easter Bunny – photos encouraged, All you can eat Pizza, Soda, AND Popcorn
Ronnie B. Elvis – Tribute Artist of the Year, Josie Music Awards 2020 & 2021 winner and 2022 nominee, singing your Elvis favorites! Tickets are just $15! Listen to the incredible lineup that will be backing up Ronnie B Elvis…Jeff Rutter’s “Scramble Band” made up of members of The Cryan Shames, The Buckinghams, a member...
Our annual Pizza with the Easter Bunny is always a HOPTASTIC event for a family-fun afternoon with food, photos and memories to cherish! Pizza will be available at 12:00pm in Des Pizza, located in the Des Plaines Theatre lobby. Then we’ll hop on into the theatre to meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny....
Heralded as a mix of circus cabaret and theatre, The Vampire Circus is a mysterious, tantalizing, fun, dark, cutting-edge production guaranteed to amaze the senses. The Vampire Circus has been called a mix of circus cabaret and theater and is the result of a fusion of Tim Burton and Cirque Du Soleil. Enjoy a phenomenal...
You are cordially invited to the Billionaires Club Annual Halloween Masquerade Ball at the enchanted Des Plaines Theatre. Join us for an unforgettable evening of mystery, intrigue, and fun!
Event Highlights:
Enjoy a spooktacular buffet dinner including: Three Cheese Ravioli, Meatballs, Salad, and Bread
Engage in a thrilling murder mystery: Trade clues, gather information, and solve the crime before the masked menace escapes!
Halloween costumes: Dress to impress in your spookiest attire for a night of masks and murder. (Costumes are appreciated, but not required)
Full Cash Bar Available
Doors 6:00pm / Buffet from 6:00-7:30pm / Murder Mystery 7:30-9:30pm
Top Of The World is The World’s Premiere Tribute to The Carpenters! Fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, her Karen Carpenter vocal resemblance is absolutely astonishing. She is backed by a seven piece band consisting of top-notch, professional industry musicians who have had amazing careers in their own right. The band members are all multi-instrumentalists and...
The Niles Metropolitan Chorus has been bringing great music to Chicago’s northern suburbs for over 10 years. Specializing in the art of the oratorio, these singers are dedicated to bringing to life great music of all periods and styles. Artistic Director Marek Rachelski conducts Handel’s MESSIAH from the harpsichord as he leads the Chorus, Musica...
Who We Are…A Classic Rock Holiday Experience. Christmas Wizards was created to be a holiday experience for all; featuring the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and telling the story of Christmas around the world. This is done with a musical ensemble second to none, an angelic choir, and a light show that is state of the art. Of course, it would not be complete without snow machines and other surprises that come along with this fantastic production. To go beyond that, Christmas Wizards take it to another level by playing many holiday favorites and more. This is an experience for everyone young and old at heart. Our goal is to include the entire theatre in its performance. There are choir members and band members alike in the aisles while performing to spread the holiday spirit.
Join us for a heartwarming and unforgettable evening as rising star ALIX NATALYA FOGARTY takes center stage! Fresh off her standout performance as Mimi Márquez in the sold-out summer run of “RENT” at the Racine Theatre Guild, Alix is making waves in the Chicago/Milwaukee music scene. With her soulful voice and undeniable charm, she’s sure...
Experience the joy of the holiday season at our Pizza Party with Santa Claus on December 14th at The Des Plaines Theatre. Guests will indulge in a Deluxe Slice of Pizza accompanied by a Soft Drink or Bottled Water from Des Pizza. Following the meal, attendees will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus at...
AFTER A SOLD-OUT SHOW LAST YEAR…THEY’RE BACK FOR A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SHOW!!! “Uncle Louie” and “Pasqualino” have taken the internet community by storm with their characterizations about growing up Italian! Millions of views and many live shows all over the country, including The Arcada Theatre, have been met with loving audiences and standing ovations! It...
It’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages-whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (“We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri – they were in a barn after all.”)...
It’s a Motown Christmas featuring Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The 4 Tops, and The Supremes. Buy Now
Pop superstar Cher — synonymous with glamour, invention and re-invention for six decades – has done it again with the release of her first ever Christmas album — a #1 hit on the Billboard charts! The album’s hit single, “DJ Play That Christmas Song” has made Cher the first woman in history to chart a...
$10 ADULT TICKETS // KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE! PAY AT THE DOOR George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his...
Antonio Duca is BACK FROM LA and joining us for a special evening of song and dance in our intimate Speakeasy. From Sinatra to Buble, Antonio’s vocal talent is like no other! This is a FREE event! Cocktails and Lite Bites will be available for purchase. Seating is general admission and is first come first...
Ronnie B. Elvis – Tribute Artist of the Year, Josie Music Awards 2020 & 2021, singing your Elvis hits and holiday favorites! This is one holiday show you won’t want to miss! Listen to the incredible lineup that will be backing up Ronnie B Elvis…Jeff Rutter’s “Scramble Band” made up of members of The Cryan Shames,...
Ring in the New Year in our exquisite 1920s Speakeasy! We’ll be celebrating 2025 at our afternoon party in our Bourbon ‘N Brass Speakeasy, located on the 2nd floor of the Des Plaines Theatre from 1pm to 4:30pm. Ticket includes Lunch and Dessert Buffets, Open Bar, Party Favors, Champagne Toast, and Live Entertainment with Vito...
Ring in a Rockin’ New Year! Say goodbye to ’24 and say hello to ’25 at The Des Plaines Theatre with one of the most popular rock bands around, INFINITY! Set One…Zeppelin, STYX, BOSTON, REO and more! Set Two…JOURNEY Recaptured! Set Three…A Midnight Dance Set from Elvis to Bruno Mars! With Special Guest: Abbey...
Say goodbye to 2024 and HELLO to 2025 in our intimate Speakeasy this New Year’s Eve! Coco & Stevie Swing will be performing jazz hits on our stage. The cost of admission is $30 and includes a FREE Slider Bar! Cocktails and additional food will be available for purchase. Tickets must be purchased! Doors will...
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE EMAILED SOON WITH A RESCHEDULED DATE. You are cordially invited to our Valentine’s Murder Mystery Dinner & Show. Join us for an unforgettable evening of mystery, intrigue, and fun! Event Highlights: Enjoy our famous Italian Feast including Three Cheese Ravioli, Meatballs, Salad, Bread...
It’s our annual Daddy Daughter Dance – always a sell out! Treat your special girl to a fun-filled afternoon featuring a pizza party, sweet desserts and a lively dance party on the Des Plaines Stage! We will have a photo station on hand to capture those special moments with your Valentine and fun raffle baskets. Valentine’s...
You are cordially invited to our Murder Mystery Dinner & Show. Join us for an unforgettable evening of mystery, intrigue, and fun! Event Highlights: Enjoy our famous Italian Feast including Three Cheese Ravioli, Meatballs, Salad, Bread and a Cannoli Engage in a thrilling murder mystery: Trade clues, gather information, and solve the crime! Full Cash...
Our annual Pizza with the Easter Bunny is always a HOPTASTIC event for a family-fun afternoon with food, photos and memories to cherish! For just $17.50, enjoy delicious pizza, buttery popcorn and refreshing soda. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Easter with friends and family! Pizza will be available at 11:00am in Des Pizza, located...
One of the most popular adventure tales of all time, Treasure Island spins an action-packed, fun-filled tale of piracy, a mysterious treasure map, and a host of characters with bad intentions who meet their match and are foiled in their attempts. From The Panto Company and told as only they can, it’s seen through the...